Archive image from page 50 of Currie Bros' horticultural guide . Currie Bros.' horticultural guide : spring 1888 curriebroshortic1888curr Year: 1888 ( Qjrri( Bros/ jortieultaral ( 47 t BEGONIA. Plants well worthy of the admiration they receive. For decorative purpoeea they are unexcelled. They are alike at home in the parlor or conserva- tory, bearing with great patience almost any treat- ment. AH of the varieties have beautiful foliage. Carter's Crown Jewels—This collection con- tains varieties of the most distinct and charming shades of color, from pure white to vivid crimson, ric


Archive image from page 50 of Currie Bros' horticultural guide . Currie Bros.' horticultural guide : spring 1888 curriebroshortic1888curr Year: 1888 ( Qjrri( Bros/ jortieultaral ( 47 t BEGONIA. Plants well worthy of the admiration they receive. For decorative purpoeea they are unexcelled. They are alike at home in the parlor or conserva- tory, bearing with great patience almost any treat- ment. AH of the varieties have beautiful foliage. Carter's Crown Jewels—This collection con- tains varieties of the most distinct and charming shades of color, from pure white to vivid crimson, rich amber, deep yellow, intense purple, etc 25 Choice Mixed Single—Tuberous rooted; from prize varieties. (See Novelties) 25 Choice Mixed Double—Tuberous rooted. (See Novelties) 50 BRYONOPSIS. A beautiful climber, bearing green fruits, which change, as the season advances, to bright scarlet striped with white. Half-hardy annual. Laciniosa Erythrocarpa—lu feet 6 CACALIA—Tassel Flower. Pretty, free flowering annuals, with tassel-shaped flowers, known by some as Flora's Paint Brush. Aurea—Golden Yellow 5 Cocclnea—Scarlet 5 Mixed Colors 5 CALAMPELIS — Eceremocarpus. A beautiful climber, with i)retty foliage, and bear- ing profusely bright orange lube-shaped flowers, produced in clusters. It attains a height of ten feet in a season. Scaber 5 CALANDRINIA. Free blooming creeping plants, suitable for rock- work or edging. Hardy annuals. Grandlflora—Ropy pink; 1 foot 5 Umbellata—Violet crimson; foot 5


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